Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Exeter, New Hampshire


The cost of living in Exeter, New Hampshire is 25.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $37,220 in Exeter, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Exeter, New Hampshire is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Exeter
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Exeter, NH
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Exeter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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